This role is based in our Stopover 1, 2 and 3 houses which provide a pathway through high medium and low level support

The young women we work with often have a history of negative and damaging relationships including abuse and domestic violence as well as mental health issues, behavioural issues and substance misuse. The role of the Support Worker is to provide a consistent positive professional relationship that will allow the young women to start to trust, open up and address the issues in their past.

You will :

Be committed to fostering positive professional relationships with the young women

Have an understanding of the effects of early trauma on young women

Be able to provide on-going support through the transition within the Stopover accommodation pathway.

In return we offer:

Ongoing support and training

Restorative circles with an external facilitator

Generous annual leave allowance

Perkbox discount scheme

35 hours per week over a rolling seven day rota

27 days annual leave; additional 3 days at Christmas and statutory public holidays

Salary scale: NJC Band 3 starting £20,661

This is a permanent contract

If you would like to chat to someone about the role, please contact the Service Manager Stevie Graves on 07896 147 748.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am Wednesday 23rd August 2017.

Interviews to take place Friday 25th August 2017.

Why work for Impact Initiatives?

Impact is a diverse, dynamic and forward thinking charity with a highly committed and professional staff team. We are a developing organisation and it is an exciting time to join us.

Every year we work with more than 2,500 people of all ages, helping them to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

“The work can be very challenging, but it is always rewarding, and you will get real job satisfaction from knowing that what you do is making a difference.”

If you wish to find out more about the vacancy there is a contact name and number on the job description.

Please click on the grey shaded boxes of the application form to type. Please also ensure that if you submit an extra sheet for the ‘supporting statement’ it is headed with your name and the job reference number. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please return your completed application either by email to recruit@impact-initiatives.org.uk or by post to the address listed at the foot of this webpage. Please note we do not accept CVs, you must complete our application form (linked below) for any current job vacancies.